UWA – Overview & Background

University of Western Australia Virtual Tour

https://www.uwa.edu.au/about/locations

Key Advantages of UWA

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  The only university in Western Australia ranked in the global top 100, and a member of the Group of Eight, Australia's coalition of leading research-intensive universities.
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  Ranked 77th in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2026, among the highest-placed universities in the country.
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  Rated "well above world standard" for research in 28 fields, with particular strength in mining engineering, marine science, agriculture, earth sciences and medicine.
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  A research community linked to major global projects, including the Square Kilometre Array radio-astronomy bid and the long-running Raine Study, one of the world's largest pregnancy-to-adulthood cohort studies.
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  A historic, riverside Crawley campus about 10 minutes from central Perth, regularly described as one of Australia's most beautiful, with heritage buildings, gardens and cultural venues.
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  Strong graduate outcomes, with UWA graduates among the most employable in Western Australia and high employer-satisfaction results.
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  A wide choice of programs, with more than 100 majors, assured postgraduate pathways, combined degrees, global exchange and work-integrated learning.
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  Located in Perth, consistently rated one of the world's most liveable cities, with a relaxed lifestyle and lower living costs than Sydney or Melbourne.
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  Post-Study Work eligibility: eligible international graduates may apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to work in Australia after their degree.

UWA Jobs and Placements

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  Careers and employability service – central support offering career advice, workshops, employer events, internships and job-search help.
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  Work-integrated learning – many degrees include internships, placements, industry projects or research experience, giving students practical exposure before graduating.
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  Industry connections – strong ties to Western Australia's resources, mining, energy, marine, health and technology sectors, plus assured pathways into select postgraduate programs.
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  Applied research – as a Group of Eight university, UWA embeds research across its programs, with students able to work alongside leading researchers and institutes.
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  Graduate outcomes – UWA graduates are among the most employable in the state, with strong full-time employment and high employer-satisfaction rates.
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  Alumni network – access to a large global community of UWA graduates across business, science, government, law and the arts.
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  Post-Study Work visa – eligible international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to gain Australian work experience after study.

University of Western Australia Campus

Main Campus

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  Crawley Campus – 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, WA 6009.

Other Campuses

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  Claremont Campus – Bay Road, Claremont, WA 6010.
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  UWA Health Campus – Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre, Hospital Avenue, Nedlands, WA 6009.
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  Albany Campus – 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany, WA 6330.
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  India campuses – new UWA campuses in Mumbai and Chennai, approved by India's University Grants Commission in June 2025.

Residence at UWA

UWA offers a range of accommodation through its residential colleges and student housing, all furnished and close to the Crawley campus, with student support, dining options and easy access to facilities. Many students also rent privately in nearby suburbs such as Crawley, Nedlands and Subiaco.

On-Campus & College Residence

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  Furnished accommodation through residential colleges such as St Catherine's College, University Hall and Trinity Residential College, with Wi-Fi, meal plans and student support.
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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,400 – 2,100 per month, depending on room type and meal plan.

Off-Campus Residence

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  Shared rentals in nearby suburbs (Crawley, Nedlands, Subiaco) with good transport links to campus.
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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,200 – 1,800 per month, depending on location and amenities.

Notable Alumni at UWA

Some notable alumni and affiliates of UWA include:

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  Barry Marshall – physician and 2005 Nobel Prize laureate in Physiology or Medicine.
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  Akshay Venkatesh – mathematician and Fields Medal winner.
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  Tim Minchin – comedian, writer, musician and composer.
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  Shaun Tan – illustrator, author and Academy Award winner.
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  Kim Beazley – former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Governor of Western Australia.
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  Robert French – former Chief Justice of Australia and current UWA Chancellor.

University of Western Australia Address & Transport

Crawley Campus (Main)

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  35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia.

Public Transit

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  The campus is well served by Transperth buses along Stirling Highway and Hackett Drive, with frequent routes to and from the Perth CBD, about 10 minutes away.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  Transperth buses, trains and ferries connect the campus to greater Perth; the nearest train stations link to the wider metropolitan network.

Nearest Airport

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  Perth Airport (PER) is roughly 20–30 minutes from the Crawley campus by road.

Location Advantage

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  The Crawley campus sits on the banks of the Swan River, about 10 minutes from central Perth, surrounded by the riverside suburbs of Nedlands and Crawley, placing students close to the city, the medical precinct and Perth's cultural and recreational hubs.

University of Western Australia Map Location

Address: 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, Perth, Western Australia 6009, Australia (Map pinned location should be here)